South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill allowing initiative petition signers to withdraw their signatures, which opponents argue undermines direct democracy.
South Dakota's Republican Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill allowing signers of initiative petitions to withdraw their signatures, a move opponents argue undermines direct democracy. The bill, passed by the Republican-led legislature, aims to counter misleading or fraudulent initiative tactics and may affect the abortion rights initiative. Critics argue it's unnecessary and could be open to abuse.
March 15, 2024
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